DWI
Serving Texas with Over Four Decades of Experience
Denton DWI Attorneys
DWI Laws in Texas
Law enforcement agencies are committed to bringing an end to DWI in Texas. Police routinely set up saturation patrols in Denton and the surrounding communities, hoping to spot impaired motorists. If you are stopped by police under the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, you need to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible to begin building a defense to these allegations.
At James H. Horton Law Firm, P.C., our Denton DWI attorneys have over 80 years of combined experience defending the accused. Further, our lead attorney, Jim Horton, is a specialist in criminal law, as certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has handled over 200 jury trials and 400 bench trials throughout the state.
Texas Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limit
Did you know that according to Texas law, a DWI offense for driving while intoxicated can be given to any person so long as the motor vehicle has been operated in a public place. Many people believe that being “intoxicated” simply means you have over .08 BAC (blood alcohol content). However, a police officer can deem you as having intoxication even if your BAC is legal for being lower than .08, so long as they believe your physical and mental faculties have been negatively affected.
What are the Penalties for DWI in Denton?
If this is your first offense:
If this is your second offense:
If this is your third offense:
Field Sobriety Tests
The Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is made of up 3 individual tests:
Helping You Keep Your Texas Driving Privileges
Prosecutors are very aggressive with Denton DWI cases, and you need to be sure that you understand that you are facing serious penalties if you are convicted of the offense. Whether this is your first DWI arrest or you are facing felony DWI charges due to repeat Denton DWI convictions, you need to take immediate action to protect your rights.
We help with several different aspects of your drunk driving case, including:
You Only Have 15 Days To Protect Your Driver License
Many people do not know that the state can suspend your driver’s license even if you offer up a successful defense to the drinking and driving charges. The Texas Department of Public Safety can revoke your driving privileges if you fail to submit to blood or breath tests if requested by the officer. Our DWI attorneys in Denton can help you contest this suspension, and possibly help you obtain an occupational license so that you can drive to and from work.
The Difference With Our Firm
What Makes Us Stand Apart?
Jim Horton is the attorney you want on your side.“I can’t thank Jim enough for the years of service and friendship he and his associates have given to my family and me.”
He goes above and beyond to met his clients needs.“His staff and legal assistant all make you feel like family. I highly recommend this firm for your legal needs.”
Jim Horton is not only great lawyer but, a great person.
“I owe him a great deal of gratitude for everything he did to help me!”
I’ll always be indebted to him for the fantastic job he did for me.
“There’s not many people you can say in life have your back, Jim certainly had mine!”
You will LOVE the final outcome.
“I put my full trust in him and if needed you should do the same, trust me!”
